In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup to feel better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : UNSAFE
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.Use of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.